The Name of the Game

Yes! The name of the game is netball. Previously known as basketball, the game now has a new name and also a new outlet in the district in the form of the recently formed Junior Net-ball Association. Girls from standards three and four from 14 primary schools in the Gisbome area are now able to play on Saturday mornings. This enables the girls to get tuition in the' game without being overly worried about competitions. Thirty-five participating teams are divided into gradesA, B and C, and they are helped by 32 referee/coaches who come from parents and teachers. These pics-were taken at the Gisbome Intermediate School courts where play is held every Saturday morning.

Throwing for goal in a game between Waikirikiri and Mangapapa.

Karen Reichenbach and Lavinia Davidson look to the referee to settle possession of the ball.

Duty posts are taken in turn by various schools. Teachers Jocelyn Martin and Marie Hamilton of Mangapapa take their turn.

Patricia Cronin and Louise Hollamby with the drawboard for a Saturday round.

Officers of the junior association are, from left, match secretary Audrey Grace, secretary-treasurer Lucie Armstrong, and chairman, Muriel Reardon.

Karen Reichenbach about to throw the ball.

Ready to catch are, from left, Fay Collier, Gillian Hope and Ngaire Powell.

Referee, Mrs Carol Montgomery, has tossed the ball for a penalty. From left: Ngaire Powell, Karen Reichenbach, Joanne Garrett, Mrs Montgomery, Laving Davis and Denise Walls.

Previous article Issue contents Next article

The Gisborne Photo News

No 193 : July 15, 1970

The Name of the Game